Diabetes – An Overview

by | Jun 8, 2022

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin for the human body or when the human body can’t effectively use the insulin it produces. This change in the human body leads to an increase in blood sugar in the bloodstream and over time can cause a number of health problems such as vision loss and heart disease. 

 

Just in the United States alone, over 37.3 million adults (~10% of the population) have diabetes and around 20% of them don’t even know they have it. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and leads to millions of cases of kidney failure, amputations, and adult blindness.

 

There are 3 main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational. 

 

Type 1 Diabetes: Approximately 5-10% of diabetes patients have Type 1 Diabetes. It is mostly diagnosed in young children and teens, and its symptoms develop extremely quickly. It is caused by an autoimmune reaction, meaning when the body attacks itself by mistake, which stops the body from producing enough insulin to function. Type 1 diabetes currently has no prevention technique, scientists predict that it is genetically obtained.

 

Type 2 Diabetes: Approximately 85-90% of diabetes patients have Type 2 Diabetes, making it the most common of the three types. It is mostly diagnosed in adults, especially the elderly. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes, symptoms of Type 2 develop slowly over many years and they are usually not clearly noticeable. Type 2 Diabetes is an impairment in the way the body functions, in Type 2 Diabetes, the body doesn’t know how to use its insulin properly which leads to high levels of blood sugar. Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle (eating healthy food, exercising, not taking drugs/alcohol).

 

Gestational Diabetes: Gestational Diabetes is only found in pregnant women who have never had diabetes. It affects how the human cells use glucose which causes high blood sugar that affects pregnancy and the baby’s health. Gestational Diabetes usually goes away after the baby is born but it increases the risk of the baby obtaining Type 2 Diabetes in the future.
To reduce the effect of diabetes, healthcare professionals have developed a simple plan called “ABCs” to find optimal body conditions.

 

A: Take the A1C test which shows your average blood glucose level over the past 3 months. This test helps you examine what your reduction goal should be and how you can manage your blood sugar level.

 

B: Take blood pressure tests and maintain a blood pressure that is below 140/90mm on average, but patients should consult a doctor to decide what their optimal blood pressure level should be.

 

C: Take LDL and HDL cholesterol tests which show the levels of the human body’s LDL, “bad” cholesterol, and HDL, “good cholesterol”. These tests will find the most optimal LDL and HDL numbers to control diabetes.

 

S: Stop smoking, smoking and diabetes narrows the human blood vessels and increases the risk for heart attacks, strokes, and a number of different diseases. Furthermore, not smoking can also lead to improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
The main homeopathic remedies for diabetes-related symptoms are derived from minerals, plants, animals, and other natural substances. A few of the main substances that have shown to reduce symptoms are listed below:


Black Plum (S. Cumini): helps treat thirst, weakness, skin ulcers, and excessive urination
Hemlock (Conium): helps treat numbness in hands/feet and nerve damage
Lead (Plumbum): helps treat numbness in hands/feet and tinnitus
Marigold (Calendula): helps treat infected ulcers
Yeast (Candida): helps treat yeast infections


These homeopathic remedies have been used for hundreds of years to reduce diabetes symptoms but currently, there is still limited scientific evidence to show that they work so they should be used with caution and proper doctor recommendations. 


Some types of diabetes (Type 1) are caused by external factors that are out of our control but other types of diabetes (Type 2) can be prevented by maintaining a proper diet, exercising, and picking healthy choices. Stay safe and aware, if you feel like you are at risk of getting Diabetes please contact your doctor immediately and have your blood sugar tested!